Introducing the SPAO Path

  • Have you taken a SPAO class before, but don’t know what to take next?

  • Have you ever wondered how far your efforts could take you?

  • Looking to reduce tuition for the SPAO College Diploma Program?

The SPAO Path is here to help.

Image detail by SPAO alum Dyanne Wilson

The SPAO Path: Steps Toward Your Creative Goals

Image detail by SPAO alum Gen Labbé

1. Discover your journey at SPAO.
Discover where to begin, what classes you could take next, and where your journey can lead.

Image detail by SPAO alum Ava Margueritte

2. Earn tuition credit through select classes.
Taking certain classes (highlighted in red) can lead to a reduction in tuition fees for SPAO’s College Diploma Program.

Image detail by SPAO alum David Aldridge

3. Unlock the SPAO Path Bursary
Completing all courses highlighted in red guarantees a $5,000 bursary OR direct entry into Year 2 of SPAO’s College Diploma Program.

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The SPAO Path infographic suggests options as to where your part-time studies can lead you!

  • *Please note that the Part-time Studies Path may lead to a reduction of tuition fees or allow an individual for consideration of advanced standing in the diploma program; however, part-time studies classes are non-vocational and do not contribute to any form of certification, diploma or a T2202 tax receipt.

  • Email us at part-time@spao.ca with any questions about the SPAO Path!

STAPLE CLASSES

SPAO offers new classes regularly; however, below you will find a list of classes that we are likely to offer at least once every calendar year.

Classes with a star ✪ in the list below indicate the courses outlined in RED in the graphic above. These specific courses must be completed in order to meet the eligibility criteria to apply for advanced standing in SPAO’s diploma program (exemption from year 1 of the program) OR to be eligible for a $5000CAD bursary towards the full 2-year Diploma Program. If you complete all the specific classes identified in red but are not successful in an advanced standing application, you are still guaranteed to receive a $5000 bursary for the full 2-year Diploma Program.